Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Suella Braverman Excerpts
Monday 11th September 2017

(6 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Johnson of Marylebone Portrait Joseph Johnson
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The higher education sector has taken this issue very seriously indeed. The Department has had a positive and comprehensive response from all 238 HEFCE-funded providers and designated alternative providers. When issues have been identified, providers have been quick to respond to protect student safety. Officials will continue to work closely with those in the Department for Communities and Local Government who are reviewing private student accommodation.

Suella Braverman Portrait Suella Fernandes (Fareham) (Con)
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Michaela Community School, a free school that I have the honour of chairing and having co-founded, was recently graded outstanding in its first Ofsted report. My right hon. Friend the Minister for School Standards has visited the school; will the ministerial team join me in congratulating the staff, teachers and pupils at Michaela—led by the inspirational Katharine Birbalsingh—who are transforming young people’s lives?

Justine Greening Portrait Justine Greening
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I congratulate the Michaela school, all its staff and its headteacher. They have done an outstanding job which has now been reflected in the Ofsted report. Most important is the impact that has had on those young people’s futures, which are significantly enhanced by their going to that school.